Shin-Gunto with Chiseled Mei - 4 Characters I can't figure out.

[tbonesullivan]

This is another one that has me really confused. It's a WWII Shin-Gunto, arsenal blade most likely, dated 1944. It is signed in the typical arsenal fashion, but for the life of me I can't figure out what actual name is. I have included my best guesses. If I could figure out characters 3 and 4 that would really help. As always, any help is greatly appreciated.

 

備 州 住 1 2 3 4 鍛 之- BISHU JU ? ? ? ?  KITAU KORE

 

1. 直 ? NAO? 真 ? SANE? 
2. 清? KIYO?  
3. 正 - MASA?
4. 永? Naga? 次 Tsugu?
 

[mecox]

David, looks like Masayasu (Mano as Makiyo)  also with "delta" punch, and very "chippy" cutting.  See this article page 38

 

[tbonesullivan]

11 minutes ago, mecox said:

David, looks like Masayasu (Mano as Makiyo)  also with "delta" punch, and very "chippy" cutting.  See this article page 38

 

AH! Now I see it! Due to the photo I couldn't quite make out the upper part of the YASU character. Also totally bungled the Province, but at least I got most of the other characters right. Interesting that MAKIYO was used on some blades. I wish I had better pictures. The "delta" stamp is also interesting as well.

尾 州 住 真 清 正 泰 鍛 之 - BISHU JU MAKIYO MASAYASU KITAU KORE

[David S]

Thanks for your expert reply.

Yes it was buried in a cupboard by my father so that we young boys didnt have access to it and get hurt or worse.

 

19 hours ago, Ray Singer said:

Noshu Seki ju Tanigawa Ishin saku